CHERRY BARS

I make these a few times a year. The recipe is great because it makes a big batch. So, don't hog them all to yourself. If you can help it.

CHERRY BARS

1/2 lb butter, softened

2 cups sugar

1 t. vanilla

1 1/2 t. almond extract

4 eggs

3 cups flour

21oz. can cherry pie filling

Frosting:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 T. butter, softened

1 T milk

1 t. almond extract.

Cream together butter, sugar and extracts. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Add 3 cups flour. Spread 2/3 of dough onto greased jelly-roll pan. Spread cherry pie filling. Drop small bits of dough on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until light, golden brown. Drizzle with frosting while still warm. Store loosely covered.